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Thu, 24 May 2018 14:25:23 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.3Data Protectionhttp://gastronicks.co.uk/data-protection/
Sat, 05 May 2018 15:11:12 +0000http://gastronicks.co.uk/?p=5722How & why we collect & protect your data Why are you on our mailing list? ^ You have subscribed to one of our e-newsletters ^ You have ordered our products This is the data that we may collect: ^ Your name ^ Your email address ^ Your phone number if you gave one while […]

Why are you on our mailing list?^ You have subscribed to one of our e-newsletters
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How do we use your data? Why do we need it?^ If you have subscribed to our online e-newsletters we will keep you abreast of special product offers,
details of events, seasonal recipes or a fish ‘menu’
^ We use your address to process and deliver orders with phone numbers (where given) to help the couriers
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How do we store this information?^ We store this data electronically and take all reasonable measures to keep it safe
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Sat, 05 May 2018 11:04:56 +0000http://gastronicks.co.uk/?p=5652Red, White & Blue Thursday 24th May 2018 6.30 pm for 6.45 pm to be held in Sarsen Energy Showroom in Garlands Estate Please join us for what we are sure will be an enjoyable and informative evening We are delighted that Phil Stansfield has agreed to come and talk to us about his Cornish Blue […]

6.30 pm for 6.45 pm to be held in Sarsen Energy Showroom in Garlands Estate

Please join us for what we are sure will be an enjoyable and informative evening

We are delighted that Phil Stansfield has agreed to come and talk to us about his Cornish Blue Cheese and it’s production alongside his new Cornish Nanny

Having won the Overall Champion at the World Cheese Awards in 2010 (against over 2,000 other cheeses) there has been no looking back

For reasons which we are sure he will explain, you will have the opportunity to sample some red and white wine from the Piedmont region of North West Italy, where the biennial cheese festival is held in the town of Bra

Tickets are £10.00 to include a glass of red or white wine on arrival and a £5.00 shopping voucher to redeem on the evening

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Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:32:18 +0000http://gastronicks.co.uk/?p=5614What is all the buzz about? Honey……the healthy choice. Not only does it taste good but it has been used since ancient times as a natural source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and natural energy, confirming that having honey in your diet can help you stay healthy and fight disease. Here at Gastro Nicks we […]

Honey……the healthy choice. Not only does it taste good but it has been used since ancient times as a natural source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and natural energy, confirming that having honey in your diet can help you stay healthy and fight disease.

Antioxidants in honey play an important part in eliminating harmful free radicals in the human body, which contribute to many serious diseases.

Honey that heals, inhibiting the growth of certain bacteria, yeast and moulds. It can also prevent scarring. On minor skin injuries, honey’s natural ability to draw moisture from the air promotes healing.

Fuelling performance? A natural mixture of simple sugars glucose and fructose, quick energy to keep you going and naturally prevents fatigue during exercise. Honey has been found to be one of the most effective form of carbohydrate to ingest prior to exercise since it is easily digested and released into the body. Honey also helps the muscles recuperate after a workout.

Beauty? The reigning queens of beauty have used honey in their hair and skin care regimes for centuries. Honey needs no preservatives additives, processing or refining. It has a natural ability to attract and retain moisture. Its mild nature makes it suitable for sensitive skin and baby products.

Bees and the environment:
Pollination is a vital process in flowering plant reproduction, creating the fruits and vegetables that we all love to eat. Pollination can be done by the wind, birds, mammals and insects but honey bees pollinate on a commercial scale, vital not only for the food we eat directly but also for foraging crops used to feed livestock, many other animals in the food chain and to maintain the genetic diversity of flowering plants.

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Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:17:14 +0000http://gastronicks.co.uk/?p=5483Gastro Nicks is coming to town! We are creating a Pop Up Deli in Hungerford Town Hall on the first Wednesday of every month, starting on Wednesday 7th February from 10.00 – 14.30 Products will be seasonal but we will have fresh cutting cheeses, cow’s, goat’s and sheep’s milk, a selection of salamis, olives, pastas […]

We are creating a Pop Up Deli in Hungerford Town Hall on the first Wednesday of every month, starting on Wednesday 7th February from 10.00 – 14.30

Products will be seasonal but we will have fresh cutting cheeses, cow’s, goat’s and sheep’s milk, a selection of salamis, olives, pastas and sauces, some sweet items such as nougat and panforte and no doubt there will be small selection of wine to choose from.

You may pre-order using the click & collect option at checkout on the website and collect your order from the Town Hall. Please place your order by 14.00 on the Tuesday to make sure we can fulfil this for you.

We hope to come to Hungerford on the 3rd Wednesday too, subject to other events.

]]>Happy Christmas to all our customers, producers and suppliershttp://gastronicks.co.uk/happy-christmas-customers-producers-suppliers/
Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:41:46 +0000http://gastronicks.co.uk/?p=5370We will re-open from 11.00 on Thursday 28th December for anyone wanting to re-stock for the New Year. Wishing all our customers, producers and suppliers a very Happy Christmas. Nick and Jane

Join us at Gastro Nicks for a complimentary glass of prosecco or mulled wine while you browse our gastronomic goodies and most sought after Christmas gifts. Take the opportunity pre-order your cheese platter, your hamper gifts, festive wine selection and return home feeling super organised!

]]>Posh Picnics – Summer is coming!http://gastronicks.co.uk/posh-picnics-blog-summer-is-coming/
Sat, 01 Jul 2017 17:04:31 +0000http://gastronicks.co.uk/?p=2281Posh Picnics Winter is now firmly behind us. Open the windows, turn the central heating off and dig out your favourite flip flops. The long summer days play host to many wonderful music festivals, sporting events and fun filled occasions with family or friends. This can only mean one thing – the picnic season is […]

Winter is now firmly behind us. Open the windows, turn the central heating off and dig out your favourite flip flops. The long summer days play host to many wonderful music festivals, sporting events and fun filled occasions with family or friends. This can only mean one thing – the picnic season is upon us.

Relaxing whilst grazing over a mini feast for the whole day is a great way to spend some precious free time. Whether you are lazing by a quiet stream reading a novel or playing rounders with 16 children in a meadow, there is no arguing that food always tastes so much better when eaten outdoors.

In true Great British style, I have heard some say that to be sure of a successful picnic, you need the weather. Not so. I have attended many amazing picnics where we held onto our hats or sheltered from the rain under the open boot of a 4×4. Obviously good weather is appreciated, as is good company but the single most important thing about a good picnic is having great food and drink.

Whether you are planning a romantic picnic for you and your significant other or a fabulous feast for friends, choose your ingredients carefully.

A romantic picnic with champagne, strawberries and dipping chocolate is fantastically indulgent. Your fizz should be cold and served in glass flutes always. A sparkling wine never tastes the same from a plastic beaker! The strawberries should be sumptuously sweet and the chocolate sauce for dipping, as if made especially for picnicking comes packaged in re-sealable jars. Perfect.

Alternatively, preparing a Mediterranean feast for friends can be just as luxurious. Choose Italian flat breads and ciabattas. Forget butter, thinly spread fresh pesto or tapenade before layering slices of salami and cheese. Rather than wrapping in cling film, take some extra time with your presentation. Using a piece of grease proof paper to wrap around your bread, secure with string. I promise you, it is like opening up a little gift. If you prefer, everyone can make their own at the picnic. Have a platter of various cold meats and cheeses accompanied with chutneys and jellies. Crudités should be prepared for dipping in hummus, succulent olives stuffed with garlic or lemon are another great addition to the picnic. To satisfy your sweet tooth, prepare some pineapple, strawberry, kiwi and grapes. Again, bring along the secret weapon of dipping chocolate. You can always have some marshmallows tucked away too. All this can be served with a light cordial. My personal favourite is blackcurrant and basil. It’s light and refreshing and can be mixed with still or sparking water. You can even add a dash to some prosecco. Summer time in a glass.

Now preparing these fabulous picnics is all well and good however you cannot start planning without one key item. A plastic backed picnic rug. These are undoubtedly the single best ‘picnic’ invention. Doubling up as a barrier against damp ground and a cosy blanket to wrap up chilly children when the cool wind picks up, no picnic would be the same without one. Tupperware is another picnic must have. I am not talking about the ugly Tupperware you use to store leftover bolognese in your fridge (although this does the job too). I have discovered a whole new concept of picnic ready Tupperware. Coloured bowls with airtight tops available in every size, perfect for transporting and serving mouth-watering salads, dips and dishes. They look good on your picnic rug, prevent your fruit salad from ending up in the foot well of your car enroute to the picnic and act as the perfect deterrent for those pesky wasps.